Horror in Frame: A Conversation with Daniel J. Phillips (Diabolic)

While everyone’s obsessed with Curry Barker’s Obsession and Kane Parsons’ Backrooms (for good reason!), folks are seriously sleeping on Daniel J. Phillips’ Diabolic—or at least severely underappreciating the work. In the ocean of religious horror that’s decorated the genre over the last 100+ years, Diabolic stands out as a real gem. From its suffocating dread and well-placed jump scares to the explosive third act, the film doesn’t avoid confrontation. Over a recent Zoom call, Phillips discussed building tension, crafting a balance with jump scares, and the unexpectedly queer subplot.

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